/ consists of: 1) Phased restoration of a worked out authorised quarry back to its…
Foxhill , Rathmolyon , Co. Meath
Proposed development
the development will consist / consists of: 1) Phased restoration of a worked out authorised quarry back to its original topographical profile and agricultural use. 2) Associated ancillary temporay works and items including: inspection & quarantine area; refuelling area; storm water ditch; silt fences; portable staff canteen & welfare unit; portable WC & handwashing unit; and a parking area 3) Continuation of uses of existing previously authorised infrastructure including; site access; internal access roads; wheelwash; and sprinkler system for the duration of the development. The application site boundary encloses c. 7.5862 Ha. which is comprised of 6.2926 Ha of quarry to be restored and 1.2936 Ha of site access; internal access roads; wheelwash; and sprinkler system. The restoration works will comprise of the phased backfilling of the existing quarry void of c. 209,535 m3 with clean subsoil and topsoil followed by grass seeding and cultivation for agricultural use. The subsoil and topsoil will come from clean natural imported soil and from existing stockpiles of soil stored onsite. The application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessement Report (EIAR) and a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) A waste facility permit and / or waste licence will be required in relation to the development
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